Exterior and Interior Detailing for a Car or SUV at Car Clinic Virginia (Up to 50% Off)

Dulles Trade Center

In a Nutshell

Detailing experts revitalize rides with full interior & exterior details that include hand wash & wax, vacuuming, shampooing, and more

The Fine Print

Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.May be repurchased every 180 days. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Valid only for option purchased. Extra $20 fee for heavily soiled interiors.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Car Clinic Virginia

Choose Between Two Options

$79 for an exterior and interior detail for an SUV or minivan ($159 value)

Hand Car Washes: A Soft and Shiny Touch

Find out why human hands might be the best tools to wash your ride with Groupon’s look at hand car washes.

Computers are synonymous with speed: email is days faster than snail mail, keyboards shave off hours of time over typewriters, and automatic car washes churn out clean rides in a manner of minutes. But when it comes to delicate paint jobs and cherished bumper stickers, is faster always better? Automatic brushes can be abrasive over time, and even touchless washes don’t always get the job done. Hand washes draw a distinct advantage from a different sort of computer—the human brain. Hand-wash technicians may take longer, but they are able to pay extra attention to a vehicle’s problem spots, reducing the need for later touchups. The soft, microfiber cloths used with most hand washes also reduce the chance of leftover water spots from automatic blow dryers and even scratches from towel drying.

Many car owners avoid the risks of wash tunnels altogether by doing the job themselves in the comfort of their own driveway. However, this, too, is not without risk. Men’s Health reported on a study from the University of Texas that suggested that “a single DIY wash can leave scratches as deep as a tenth of the paint’s total thickness.” It’s best to leave hand washing to the professionals, who have access to high-grade equipment and frequently follow washes with protective hand waxes and other detailing services.